Depending on type and manufacturer, the sextant case will either be made of a hardwood or plastic.
The wooden cases are fitted with a carrying handle, patent fasteners, lock and key. Inside the case are wooden chocks built to prevent the sextant being dislodged. The plastic case does not have a lock or key and the inside is filled with specially shaped plastic foam.

Normally the accessories will include:

• A sextant spanner.
• A sextant screwdriver or ball headed adjustment pin.
• Sextant oil in a small bottle.
• Spare telescope (if carried).
• A soft cloth or chamois leather.